Crime & Safety
Machete-Wielding Robber; Fatal Stabbing: San Diego Co. Police Log
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents around La Mesa and Mount Helix and across San Diego County.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the county this week.
Fires In Mexico, Riverside County Send Smoke Into San Diego
San Diego County's Air Pollution Control District issued a smoke advisory Thursday.
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Student Detained After 'Hit List' Found At Poway Middle School
Authorities are investigating a threat to Meadowbrook Middle School in Poway.
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Blaze Erupts At Escondido Business
The fire broke out at Granite Transformations, a granite countertop installation and remodeling business in Escondido.
Police Arrest 2 Theft Suspects In La Mesa
La Mesa police worked with a helicopter to find and detain the suspects.
Brush Fire Sparks In San Diego's South Bay
The blaze broke out in the area of Palm Avenue and Beyer Boulevard, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck On Interstate 8 In San Diego
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning on the westbound side of I-8 in San Diego.
Officer Ron Dement gave the man CPR until paramedics arrived at the scene, according to the Carlsbad Police Department.
1 Dead, 2 Injured In Fatal Oceanside Stabbing
Two 17-year-old boys and an 18-year-old man were stabbed near the San Luis Rey River in Oceanside. One of the teens has died.
Brush Fire Extinguished Off SR-94 In San Diego
The blaze sparked about 9:30 a.m. near the westbound SR-94 exit to 28th Street, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.
Police Chase Suspected Drunk Driver From Carlsbad To Vista
Taurino Mariscal Martinez, 39, was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of felony hit and run, among other charges, police said.
Man With Machete Robs Carmel Valley Gas Station
The robbery happened at the Shell station at 3861 Valley Center Drive in Carmel Valley.
Armed Man Robs East County Gas Station
The robbery happened at an AM/PM gas station at 9065 Campo Road in Spring Valley.
Alleged Gang Member To Stand Trial In Murder Of Escondido Woman
Dionicio Torrez Jr., 24, is charged with murder, attempted murder of rival gang members and shooting at an occupied vehicle.
One of the victims, a 13-year-old, was walking home from Earl Warren Middle School in Solana Beach when two strangers pulled up near him.
Man Shot In Leg In Spring Valley
A search is underway for the shooter and witnesses or surveillance footage.
Alleged Gang Member Accused Of Killing Woman During Escondido Shootout Expected In Court
Dionicio Torrez Jr., 24, is charged with murder, attempted murder of rival gang members and shooting at an occupied vehicle.
Woman Stabbed In Rancho Bernardo
A dispute between two women in Rancho Bernardo escalated Monday into a stabbing.
Oceanside Police Identify Suspect Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting
Alexander Ochoa, 26, died at the scene of the Sept. 22 shooting in the 3400 block of Marron Road in Oceanside, according to police.
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